Basil Greek Yevani Organic Seeds

Ocimum basilicum minimum

Item #6043

Annual. Now anyone can grow basil, even
if you garden only in containers!
This small-leaved, 12" diameter,
6" tall, mounded basil doesn't give
up any flavor compared to other
basils; it has a very strong basil
taste and fragrance that makes
"a little go a long way." Very slow to
bolt. Excellent border plant for the
flower garden!

This packet sows
eight 10?foot rows.

Seedling Image

Annual

Full sun to part shade

6" tall 12" wide

Days to Emerge: 5-10 days

Seed Depth:1/4"

Seed Spacing:A group of 3
seeds every 12"

Thinning:
When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"

When to sow outside: 1 to 2 weeks
after average last frost, and when soil
temperatures are at least 60°F. Basil is
very sensitive to frost. Must have warm
temperatures to germinate. Successive
Sowings: Every 2 to 4 weeks for most
tender crop.

When to start inside: RECOMMENDED.
6 to 8 weeks before transplanting
outside.

Harvesting: Basil is typically harvested
before the plant flowers. Flavor is best
when harvested in the morning. The young,
top leaves taste the best and should be
used fresh; the older leaves may be used
for vinegar and pesto. Cut a few stems at a
time, but never harvest more than 1/3 of
the plant if you want it to keep producing.
If there is any chance of temperatures
dropping to 32°F, harvest crop immediately;
basil is very frost sensitive.